37 English Literature MA degrees found
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37 English Literature MA degrees found
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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
M.A. in English Literature
- Be'er Sheva, Israel
- Sde Boker, Israel
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Department of Foreign Literatures and Linguistics offers an MA in English Literature. All tracks are designed to take two years. The English Literature programs offer either a thesis (research) track or a non-thesis (general) track. Additionally, the goal of the thesis track is that students conduct original research and contribute to scientific knowledge.
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Bar-Ilan University
MA in Creative Writing
- Ramat Gan, Israel
MA
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The two-year program, housed in the Department of English Literature and Linguistics at Bar-Ilan University, offers an MA in English Literature with specializations in Literary Fiction, Poetry or Creative Nonfiction.
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Manchester Metropolitan University
MA English Studies
- Manchester, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 Year
On-Campus
English
MA English Studies allows you to build your own bespoke master's experience, selecting from a range of units to reflect your interests in the further study of English. You can choose to follow one of our bracketed specialisms: MA English Studies (The Gothic), MA English Studies (Postcolonial Studies), MA English Studies (Nineteenth-Century Studies) or MA English Studies (Trauma Studies).
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University of Groningen
MA in European Literatures and Interculturality
- Groningen, Netherlands
MA
Full time
1 Year
On-Campus
English, Dutch
The Master's track in European Literature and Interculturality is located at the Department of European Languages and Cultures. This international, interdisciplinary and multilingual environment offers excellent opportunities for research and immerses them in vibrant networks of experts across different European countries and languages. The following languages can be chosen as major languages: French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish and Swedish.
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University of Westminster
English Literature: Modern and Contemporary Fictions MA
- London, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 Year
On-Campus
English
Our English Literature: Modern and Contemporary Fictions MA gives you the opportunity to study English literature in a modern university environment while taking advantage of London's rich cultural life. You'll examine literary texts in the wider context of cultural production and relate them to their social, historical and political circumstances. Our team of academic specialists make use of the many nearby museums, galleries and libraries in their teaching. The course will be of particular interest if you wish to prepare for further study at MPhil or PhD level or if you're teaching English and wish to gain a further qualification and investigate current developments in the field. Studying the MA, you'll have the chance to revisit and reinvestigate the texts, critical practices, institutions and periods of English Literature in order to see it in new and exciting ways.
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Unicaf University (ZM)
MA in English Language and Literature
- Lusaka, Zambia
MA
Full time, Part time
1 Year
Distance learning
English
The Programme has been developed to provide students with outstanding postgraduate experience in the field of English Language and Literature. MA English Language and Literature offers a varied and distinctive range of areas of study, including contemporary literary studies, critical and cultural theory, gender, memory, trauma, and postcolonial studies. It provides students with a range of transferable skills to meet the requirements of the professional workplace and prepares them for further study at PhD level. The MA in English Language and Literature focuses on narratives in relation to their literary and cultural contexts. Students will study a number of different works by a variety of authors, written in a range of historical periods. The degree combines literary theory, reading comprehension and critique, language and philology. It allows students to develop advanced written skills, analytical abilities and an understanding of how to compose a successful narrative. These skills prepare graduates for employment in a range of fields and create a strong foundation for further academic pursuits.
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Open University
MA in English Literature
- Online United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
2 years
Distance learning
English
Our MA in English Literature introduces you to studying literature, poetry, drama and prose in relation to culture and across three broad themes. These are literary-popular culture, which includes exploring genre writing, the bestseller and mass literary production; revolution and literature, in which you’ll encounter texts representing revolutionary social or political change; and global literary cultures where you’ll look at English literature as an international literary form.
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University of Kent
MA English and American Literature
- Canterbury, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 Year
On-Campus
English
Explore the richness and diversity of English Literature from a wide range of periods, cultures, and genres. Strengthen your skills, develop your specialism and expand your critical and theoretical knowledge. Immerse yourself in your chosen topics and create a bespoke course that suits your interests.
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Karoli Gaspar University
MA In English Studies
MA
Full time
4 semesters
On-Campus
English
The objective of the two-year program is to acquaint students with a broadly defined concept of English literary culture, including its history, major trends, critical schools, and, of course, its most representative works and authors.
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Boston University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences
MA in English and American Literature
- Boston, USA
MA
Full time
2 semesters
On-Campus
English
The Graduate Program in English and American Literature at Boston University provides comprehensive training in all areas of English studies. Coursework is offered in historical periods, individual authors, important literary movements, literary theory and the history of criticism, and philology and linguistics. Students develop a broad competence in all literary periods before moving to a more specialized knowledge of a single area or topic.
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University of Lincoln
MA English Literature
- Lincoln, United Kingdom
MA
Full time
1 Year
On-Campus
English
The program examines the diversity and variety of the subject and is designed to equip students with the high-level skills necessary for further research or career progression. Optional modules include period coverage from the Medieval period to the Renaissance to the contemporary moment.
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James Madison University
M.A. in English
- Harrisonburg, USA
MA
Full time, Part time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The English department emphasizes preparation for Ph.D. work and advanced training both for secondary education teachers and those for whom an M.A. in English would enhance career options. We welcome students who, for whatever reasons, are eager to read literature on an advanced level, who enjoy research and writing, and who appreciate the responsibilities and pleasures of pursuing one's intellectual goals within an academic community.
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GCAS College Dublin - The Global Centre for Advanced Studies
Master of Arts in Philosophy: English Literature and Philosophy Specialization
- Dublin, Ireland
MA
Full time
1 Year
On-Campus
English
The specialization prepares students for critical thinking and engagement with literary texts and scholarship related to them; to intersections and problems of philosophy and literature, intellectual history and literature, and literary theory and literary history in a philosophical context.
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Northeastern Illinois University
M.A. in English
- Chicago, USA
MA
Full time, Part time
1 Year
On-Campus
English
Think harder—and smarter. Build your personal and professional success by refining crucial skills and dispositions such as critical thinking, creativity, and empathy.
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University of Antwerp
Master of Linguistics and Literary Studies (M.A.)
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Online
MA
Full time
1 Year
On-Campus
English
Taught in English by specialists in the field, this programme combines the study of English linguistics with that of literature in English.
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A master’s degree is the next big academic milestone above the bachelor’s level. It can prepare the student for taking on greater responsibility in the workplace or be his or her gateway to a teaching role.
What is an MA in English Literature? A Master of Arts program in English literature entails the intensive study of both classic and modern works of poetry and prose. The student will be pushed to read at a faster pace and with greater comprehension than ever before. But it’s not all about reading, as students are expected to regularly discuss and write about the meaning and significance of what they have read.
The time spent analyzing great writings strengthens a student’s ability to think for him/herself. Explaining, defending or enumerating on a thought comes natural to the graduate of a master’s program in English literature. Drawing conclusions and summaries from large amounts of complex information is another skill that’s developed in the course of the program.
The cost of tuition is set by the institution where you’ll study. Students with scholarships, grants and loans can defer or eliminate much of the cost of the education.
Traditionally, English majors have moved into teaching and writing, which are great careers considering the shortage of teachers in many places and the flexibility that writers hold. Nowadays, however, many additional opportunities are available in politics, medicine, entertainment, law and finance. Jobs can be found in private companies of all sizes, government agencies and nonprofit organizations. Many recent graduates get their start by doing freelance work, and after a while, may shift into working for a group of steady clients.
No matter what your future plans are, a good education can be the bridge between where you are now and where you want to be. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.